Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Without you, this show is an exercise in ego surrounded by harmonics. Leave feedback at 1-206-278-0751 or the Speakpipe page, or email us at radiobsots@gmail.com.

If there is one picture that perfectly describes my Endless Shouting Matches period of podcasting, this would cover it. I really was over the top on this show, but at least I can laugh about it now. Besides that, this laid the groundwork for BSOTS GONE (buck)WILD, so it can't be all bad. And there was some pretty cool music featured on this hot mess of a show. The truth is that it wasn't meant to stick around longer than it did. And I am more than okay with that.

Theme music produced by Cy Tru (featuring vocals by Jonny Sonic). ID drops courtesy of Anji Bee and Fave. Background music includes "Pop Champagne (instrumental)" by Jim Jones and "Vanity (instrumental)" by Badluck. Cameo appearances from The Hired Gun and Jersey Todd.

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Without you, this show is an audience of one and I already know what
it sounds like. Leave feedback at 1-206-278-0751 or the Speakpipe page, or email us at radiobsots@gmail.com.

I feel the need to leave 2014 on a silly note and poke some fun at
myself at the same time. The BSOTS GONE (buck)WILD shows always provide
a chance for me to inject some humor back into the podcast. This show
unearths some footage from a BSOTS spinoff called *endless shouting
matches with yourself*. It ran for 16 episodes (July 2006 - March 2008)
and had an "anything goes" type of format. My rants took center stage
while the music added some sonic relief. The truth is that *endless
shouting matches* laid the foundation for the "buckwild" experience to
exist within the BSOTS channel.

The spoken word piece that appears before the opening credits is one
that I wrote back in January of 2000. I first recorded it for episode
#2 of *endless shouting matches*. A re-recorded version appears on a
previous "buckwild" episode (show #86, to be precise). I had fun
listening back to some of this footage and hopefully, you will as well.
But seeing as how this episode was recorded between a pair of
non-indictments for police officers, the audio that opens the show
places Eric Garner's demise into proper context regarding American
history with a little help from Melissa Harris-Perry.

Theme music produced by Cy Tru (featuring vocals by Jonny Sonic). ID drop courtesy of Anji Bee. Background music includes "Pop Champagne (instrumental)" by Jim Jones and "Vanity (instrumental)" by Badluck.

Friday, November 28, 2014

Without you, this show is beats and rhymes with no one to hear them. Leave feedback at 1-206-278-0751 or the Speakpipe page, or email us at radiobsots@gmail.com.

This episode turned out much different than originally intended. This was supposed to be the episode where I revisited a BSOTS spinoff show from my early days of podcasting. However, some things happened recently in America (Ferguson, MO to be precise) that made my shift my focus. A playlist began to build in my head to help me deal with the rage and the sadness that I was feeling. So I figured I'd share, just in case there was any one out there that needed a mix like this in their lives, too.

It's not the first time that I've made a show like this. And it probably won't be the last. Honestly, I look forward to the day where making shows like these won't be necessary, but some major changes would have to take place in this country for that to happen. In the meantime, I'll let the music do the talking. There are enough talkers in this world; I'm doing what I can to learn how to be a good listener. The world needs more of those.

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Without you, this show is simply rhythms and vocals in a vacuum. Leave feedback at 1-206-278-0751 or the Speakpipe page, or email us at radiobsots@gmail.com.

Radio BSOTS celebrated its 9th Anniversary in August of this year.
Between a much-needed vacation and the back-to-school/work whirlwind
that was September, I am just getting around to completing this episode,
but that's okay. It gives me an excuse to stretch out for this one and
play cuts from artists that I've been supporting since the early days
of this podcast while surrounding them with new cuts coming in from all
over the planet. Not only that, but I wanted to set some time aside to
show love to the listeners and my fellow podcasters who have supported
me throughout the years.

This episode includes a BSOTS GONE (buck)WILD mini-mix entitled "The
Ferguson Suite," which was inspired by the murder of Michael Brown by
police officer Darren Wilson and the protests that took place this past
Summer in Ferguson, MO. The mix includes excerpts from a Black Agenda
Radio commentary by Glen Ford entitled "America: Young Black Men Have No Right To Life" as well as brief remarks from poet Nikki Giovanni taken from "Introduction to In The Spirit of Martin."
The visceral cut from Jasiri X and the heart-breaking plea from J. Cole
not only speak to the immediacy of the Ferguson situation, but to the
growing trend of Black lives snuffed out by police brutality. At the
same time, works from Ms. Lauren Hill, Mystic and the late Amiri Baraka
help put things in a historical context, shedding light on just how long
the struggle for freedom has been taking place.

Whether you're a first-time listener or a long-time listener, I truly
hope that you enjoy this episode and will continue to check out future
shows. Love and respect...

Saturday, August 2, 2014

It was only a matter of time before I dedicated an entire show to the Tru Thoughts label. So much of their discography got love from BSOTS last year that it was inevitable. The fact that the imprint celebrates its 15th Anniversary this year was all the excuse I needed to finally play some Tru Thoughts tunes that Camp Lo-Fi hasn't gotten around to yet. Beyond that, their releases for 2014 alone warrant some serious attention. If you're not familiar with Tru Thoughts, consider this episode your inroad to one of the best independent labels on earth.

FYI: Tru Thoughts recently announced a 15th Anniversary box set releasing in late October of this year. It sounds like this thing is going to be jam-packed full of goodness, so diehard fans of the label need to seriously consider copping one for themselves. Check the promotional video below for a teaser and visit truthoughts15.com for more details.

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Monday, June 16, 2014

Some killer covers of Outkast, Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force, and Gary Numan. Musical tributes to DJ Rashad and the 100th Anniversary of Sun Ra's birth. Pete Rock remixes Yo La Tengo. A seriously on-point critique of present-day education. The first two songs ever played on Radio BSOTS. And A Tribe Called Red remixes traditional pow wow music with rebel-rousing results.

Oh yeah, I introduce a new word within the first five minutes: "ratchetivity." I think it will catch on.

Do not attempt to adjust your podcatcher. BSOTS has gone BUCKWILD once again...

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Saturday, June 14, 2014

Simply claiming this spot in cyberspace for myself, an extension of home base that allows me to be more flexible with how this podcast is presented.

Hip-hop at the core. Soul and funk as protective layers. Electronic music for a comfy robe. And jazz weaving its way in and out of the gaps.

If you love the aforementioned genres, then I encourage you to check out the show and tell a friend. Social media continuity can be found via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and Tumblr. If you care to subscribe, Radio BSOTS is located within within the iTunes podcast directory and is available to stream via Mixcloud. For all my smartphone massive on the check-in, this show can also be found on Stitcher Radio as well as Tune In.

Sometimes it's best to just let the music do the talking, so if you've never heard the show before, here's what you can expect...